Collection name:

Division of Mammals, Smithsonian Institution African Mammal Project, 1961 - 1972

Physical Description:

1 field book

Physical Location:

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Mammals

Record type:

Fieldbook record

Object Type:

Field notes

Place:

Ghana

Burkina Faso

Date Range:

1968-1969

Start Date:

19680923

End Date:

19690611

Abstract:

The field catalog documents the mammal specimens collected by R. E. Vaden for the Smithsonian Institution African Mammal Project, September 23, 1968 - June 11, 1969. The entries are headed with date and locality (combination of region, country, latitude and longitude). Includes specimen counts and specimen lists. Some pages are numbered (1 - 114). Lists include specimen numbers, sex, name USNM catalog number, 4 measurements, and weight. Notes cover specimen collection method and specimen characteristics. Locations include Ghana and Upper Volta [Burkina Faso].

Topic:

Mammalogy  Search this

Accession #:

SIA Acc. 12-444

Access Information:

At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Division of Mammals at 202-633-1253 to make an appointment.

See more records from this collection:

Division of Mammals, Smithsonian Institution African Mammal Project, 1961 - 1972

See more records associated with this person:

Vaden, Ralph E.

Data Source:

Smithsonian Field Book Project

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI5273